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Style: Victorian
Exquisite Albino Peacock Taxidermy: A Majestic Display of Rarity and Elegance
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent taxidermy specimen showcases an albino (leucistic) peacock, skillfully mounted on an oval wooden base. The intricate details of the peacock's unique coloring are cap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Feathers

Seashell Tissue Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful vintage seashell [sea shell] tissue box holder cover, Victorian design, circa early to mid-20th century. Box is wood and covered wit...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Cameo Conch Shell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite and unique, this Italian intricately hand-carved conch shell depicting the Roman goddess of Day and Night dates back to the 19th century and showcases the exceptional craft...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell, Wood

1930s Cased Taxidermy Buzzard Bird of Prey Raptor Museum Cabinet Natural History
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A magnificent 1930s taxidermy specimen of a Common buzzard with outstretched wings in a large ebonized museum cabinet. This bird has been cleve...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Slate

Antique Monumental Clam Shell Resting On Antique Wrought Iron Plant Stand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This a monumental clam shell displayed on a Victorian black wrought iron plant stand. Both are very heavy and in very good condition. Plant stand: 12” triangle x 39.75”H.
Category

Early 1900s European Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Iron

Yellow Golden Pheasant Wall Mounted Taxidermy Specimen
Located in New York, NY
This Yellow Golden pheasant's in-flight pose is the perfect way to showcase all of those amazing feathers, it's a wonderful addition to any collection, perfect for town or country.
Category

2010s American Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood, Feathers

Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy ca.1900s A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1900s Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting the Human Head A rare brochure illustrating the anatomy of the human head. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of several layers of th...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Foldable Anatomical Brochure Depicting Female Anatomy A rare 19ct anatomical brochure illustrating the female human anatomy. Very detailed multicoloured depiction of human o...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th century decorative carved treen corkscrew
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century decorative carved treen corkscrew circa 1880. Superb decorative piece of treen hand carved using a hardwood.  Due to the oversized nature of this piece it would ma...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A pair of late 19th century Grand Tour Obelisks. The mouldings in Carara, the plint in Sienna, the plaque in Lapis Lazuli and the obelisks themselves in onyx.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Onyx, Marble

RARE SUITE OF ORIGINAL NATURAL HiSTORY MUSEUM CASED IN PERSPEX SPECIMENS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for this amazing suite of original natural history museum cased specimens A very rare find, these are old examples and some very interesting pieces, the list is as follows 1:- POM 17615 PINGUICULA 2:- POM 17600 VENUS FLYTRAP...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Plastic

English Victorian Taxidermy Group 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English Victorian taxidermy group 19th Century composed of frogs playing musical instruments, fighting fencing, hunting and playing among plant motifs. Dome in glass, based on a wo...
Category

19th Century English Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Animal Skin

Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this antique Irish Knobkerrie stick A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today I have...
Category

19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands
Located in London, GB
A pair of mounted vintage swordfish bills on black museum stands. Dimension is for the largest one.
Category

1970s Vintage Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Natural Fiber

Silver Chamberstick / Candleholder Hippocampus / Seahorse, 1837 Munich, Germany
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver Chamberstick / candleholder hippocampus / seahorse, circa 1837 Munich, Germany. This silver Chamberstick retain the original detachable snuffer.          
Category

1830s German Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Spanish Solid Marble Wash Board for Washing Clothes Old Way
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century Spanish marble wash stand A very good looking piece, made for washing clothes, now its...
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Marble

Victorian Taxidermy Swan Head Mounted on a Carved Shield Wooden Plague
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.
Category

1890s English Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

Lucite Encased Insect Bug Decorative Object or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Lucite encased insect bug decorative object or paperweight, circa mid-20th century. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, etc. Dimensions: 2...
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Resin, Lucite

Victorian Shell Obelisk with Tin Type Photographs
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Victorian Shell Obelisk with Tin Type Photographs This unique Victorian shell obelisk features intricate shell decorations and houses four original tin type photographs. While the p...
Category

19th Century British Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Fine Antique Irish Knobkerrie Stick Very Collectable and Primative One of Two
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fine antique Irish Knobkerrie stick A lovely primitive piece, used by shepherds in the late Victorian era right the way up until today D...
Category

19th Century Irish Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

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Natural Rock Crystal Specimen Piece
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

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Plastic

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Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Aluminum

South Pacific Natural Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in North Miami, FL
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Materials

Shell

Natures WonderSea Shell Urchins Specimen on Lucite Stand
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Old Sea Turtle Shell - 25" h x 21 1/2" w x 6" d
Located in Rochester, NY
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Pair of Orange Fan Corals Mounted on 19th-Century Gilded Wood Bases
Located in New York, NY
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Impressive Natural Rock Crystal Cluster Specimen
Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Death Mask
Located in Savannah, GA
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Natural Specimens

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H 8.5 in W 5.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century Large Coco De Mer Tropical Sea Nut, Lodoicea Maldivica
Located in Lowestoft, GB
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Natural Fiber

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Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Natural Specimens

Materials

Coral

Mounted Table Coral
Mounted Table Coral
H 9 in W 15 in D 14 in
Mounted Table Coral
Located in New York, NY
Mounted Table Coral, artfully displayed on a meticulously crafted Italian hand-turned custom black lacquer mount. This captivating piece effortlessly combines natural beauty with ref...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Natural Specimens

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Coral

Mounted Table Coral
Mounted Table Coral
H 9 in W 9 in D 12 in
Mounted Elkhorn Coral
Located in New York, NY
Mounted Elkhorn Coral, artfully displayed on a meticulously crafted Italian hand-turned custom black lacquer mount. This captivating piece effortlessly combines natural beauty with r...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Natural Specimens

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Mounted Elkhorn Coral
Mounted Elkhorn Coral
H 9 in W 9 in D 12 in
Mounted Branch Coral
Located in New York, NY
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Victorian natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Victorian natural specimens for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage natural specimens created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, feathers and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian natural specimens made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original natural specimens, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, and Royal Worcester. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for natural specimens differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $30,000 while the average work can sell for $1,900.

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